Author: Tahsin Irteza

Bangladesh enter the Super Four stage of the 2025 Asia Cup with a mix of relief and renewed determination. The Tigers’ qualification came not through their own complete dominance but thanks to a crucial win by Sri Lanka over Afghanistan in the final group-stage game. While Bangladesh secured their place, it was a narrow lifeline rather than a decisive triumph. Now, they face a daunting challenge against an unbeaten Sri Lanka side in Dubai on 20 September, where they must balance learning from past mistakes with exploiting the few opportunities the Lankans present. Bangladesh’s journey to this point has been…

The iconic words of Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben, ‘With great power comes great responsibility, ’ could well apply to Bangladesh’s next generation of chess prodigies. From Narayanganj to Dhaka, from Milan to remote neighbourhoods of the capital, a remarkable group of teenagers and even pre-teens is rewriting the country’s chess story. They have immense talent, sky-high ambition and, like any comic hero, formidable obstacles to overcome. Yet their determination suggests Bangladesh’s future in world chess has never looked brighter. For years, Bangladesh’s chess scene has relied on a handful of established stars such as Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman and GM Niaz Morshed.…